052: From Survival Mode to Living Your True Self - Simon Brett

This week I sit down with Simon Brett, who is a certified life coach for black creatives. In this episode we talk about:Becoming your true self free from societal and family pressuresBreaking down the ‘drama triangle’ : victims, persecutors, and rescuersOvercoming fear of judgment How to move from using your brain to using your heart & gut Importance of community for self regulation and supportWhy embracing your feelings can lead to a more fulfilling career Impact of parental expectations and trauma e.g. Biafran WarSurvival mode and true desiresChallenges for black creatives And so much more Simon Brett - https://www.instagram.com/simonmbrett_coach/email me - [email protected] us - @shortestpathpod on all platforms00:00 Introduction to Identity and the Human Condition03:01 The Complex Layers of Identity09:01 Growing up as a mixed heritage person.12:11 Challenging experiences with multiculturalism and racism.24:01 Breaking free from survival mode28:39 Understanding deeper desires and feelings.33:21 Navigating evolving friendships and connections, shedding past ties.35:00 Resilience and overcoming trauma 40:55 Childhood taught suppression, acting unleashed buried emotions.47:07 Navigating personal emotions while pursuing acting career.53:20 Coaching is about holding space and celebrating.57:00 Challenging norms, advocating for diverse representation.01:04:41 Competition in predominantly non-black spaces.01:06:01 Quick fire questions  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.